How to get a Certificate of Existence from the North Carolina Secretary of StateA certificate of good standing in the State of North Carolina is called a Certificate of Existence. You can order by fax, mail, email, phone, in person or online, but we recommend online. Online processing is immediate and costs $15.00. Normal processing takes up to 4 days, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $15.00. Expedited service is not available because online processing is immediate. You can orderOnline: Go to their website and follow the instructions provided to sign up, search and print a certificate. You will be able to authenticate, view and print the certificate yourself right away. You will want to have your credit card handy. By Mail: You will want to provide the business name, payment, return address information, specific request and a daytime phone number for any questions. By Fax:You will want to provide the business name, specific request, return address information and a daytime phone number for any questions on a normal fax cover sheet. They will invoice you for the amount of fees due. By Email:You will want to provide the business name, specific request, return address information and a daytime phone number for any questions in your email. They will invoice you for the amount of fees due. By Phone:Called in requests are accepted and they can give you a specific timeframe for processing. You will want to have the business name handy when making your call. They will invoice you for the amount of fees due. In Person:Requested documents can usually be provided while you wait at no additional charge. You will want to have your payment handy. How much does a North Carolina Certificate of Existence cost?$12.00 online processing. Is expedited processing available?No. However, online processing is immediate. Payment options?Check or Money Order. How long does it take to get a Certificate of Existence?Online processing: immediate. How will the Certificate of Existence come back after I order from the North Carolina Secretary of State?It will be mailed by regular mail, unless you request otherwise and provide a pre-addressed prepaid envelope or UPS/Fed Ex account number. Return service by email is available upon request. Return service by fax is not available. Order an North Carolina Certificate of Good Standing or Existence Online:
Contact Info: North Carolina Secretary of State |
Northwest Registered Agent Service, Inc. Agent# 1082469 Raleigh, NC 27609 Wake County
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